Water moderately during the establishment period, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Once established, Hakea chordophylla is highly drought-tolerant and requires infrequent watering, especially in its native arid or semi-arid habitat. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Pruning is typically minimal and is primarily done to shape the plant, remove dead or damaged branches, or control its size if necessary. Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain a desired form.

Avoid heavy pruning, as it may not recover well from significant cuts.

Propagation is best achieved from seed. Seeds should be scarified (e. g. , by lightly abrading the seed coat or soaking in hot water) and then sown in a well-draining potting mix.

Germination can be erratic and may benefit from smoke treatment. cuttings are difficult.

Repotting is rarely necessary for Hakea chordophylla, as it prefers to be in its permanent position as soon as possible.

If a young plant becomes root-bound in a nursery pot, repot into a slightly larger container using a very well-draining, sandy soil mix. Handle the root ball gently to avoid disturbance.